2008 Toyota RAV4 Technical Service Bulletins

340 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Toyota RAV4. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10093717Dec 3, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. "dl: in our continuing efforts to help ensure the best in customer satisfaction, toyota is announcing a warranty enhancement program to extend the warranty coverage for rear differential coupling growl noise on 2006-2012 model year rav4 4wd vehicles. In some of these vehicles, toyota has received some reports that the vehicle may exhibit a growl type noise from the rear differential coupling when driving due to…
• 10111476Nov 18, 2015Engine cooling. WPB: The engine is covered under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to cover warranty work for parts replacement to address excessive engine oil consumption*. *NOTE: Eligibility for parts replacement under this Warranty Enhancement Program is dependent on the results of…
• 10091975Nov 18, 2015Engine, Equipment. "wpb: the engine is covered under the toyota new vehicle limited warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, toyota is announcing a warranty enhancement program to cover warranty work for parts replacement to address excessive engine oil consumption*. *note: eligibility for parts replacement under this warranty enhancement program is dependent on the results of…
• 10111510Nov 17, 2015Engine cooling. TT: In certain cases, vehicles undergoing the ZE7 AZ Oil Consumption repair procedure will require a short block replacement. Currently, when a new short block assembly is ordered for a vehicle, dowels pins connecting the short block to the crankcase stiffener are not present.
• 10111475Nov 17, 2015Engine cooling. WPB: The engine is covered under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to cover warranty work for parts replacement to address excessive engine oil consumption*. *NOTE: Eligibility for parts replacement under this Warranty Enhancement Program is dependent on the results of…
• 10093993Nov 17, 2015Engine. "tt: in certain cases, vehicles undergoing the ze7 az oil consumption repair procedure will require a short block replacement. Currently, when a new short block assembly is ordered for a vehicle, dowels pins connecting the short block to the crankcase stiffener are not present."
• 10091971Nov 17, 2015Engine, Equipment. "wpb: the engine is covered under the toyota new vehicle limited warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, toyota is announcing a warranty enhancement program to cover warranty work for parts replacement to address excessive engine oil consumption*. *note: eligibility for parts replacement under this warranty enhancement program is dependent on the results of…
• 10111474Nov 12, 2015Engine, Electrical system. DD: In limited cases vehicles being serviced for ZE7 will require a replacement short block. Dealers will need to install the dowel pins between the short block and lower crankcase when performing this repair. A Tech Tip will be released in the near future to show this procedure, and TSB revision will be developed.
• 10091957Nov 12, 2015Engine, Equipment. Dd: in limited cases vehicles being serviced for ze7 will require a replacement short block. Dealers will need to install the dowel pins between the short block and lower crankcase when performing this repair. A tech tip will be released in the near future to show this procedure, and tsb revision will be developed.
• 10111550Oct 26, 2015Engine cooling. TT: Based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while undergoing the ZE7 2AZ Oil Consumption repair procedure. * Replacement pistons for ZE7 should be ordered based on the pistons removed from existing cylinder block and no longer by measurement. * This Tech Tip includes information regarding production allocation and instructions for identifying piston type on subject…
• 10096346Oct 26, 2015Engine. "tt: based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while undergoing the ze7 2az oil consumption repair procedure. „h replacement pistons for ze7 should be ordered based on the pistons removed from existing cylinder block and no longer by measurement. „h this tech tip includes information regarding production allocation and instructions for identifying piston type on…
• 10111520Oct 9, 2015Engine cooling. TSB: Some 2006 - 2013 model year vehicles equipped with the 2AZ engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. Use the following Repair Procedure to address this condition.
• 10096245Oct 9, 2015Engine. "tsb: some 2006 – 2013 model year vehicles equipped with the 2az engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. Use the following repair procedure to address this condition."
• 10111556Oct 5, 2015Engine cooling. WPB: Toyota has received some reports where the vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive oil consumption.
• 10096371Oct 5, 2015Equipment, Engine. Wpb: toyota has received some reports where the vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of warranty enhancement program ze7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive oil consumption.
• 10134248Sep 30, 2015Engine, Equipment. TT: There has been some concern with 3 Piece Ring installations for 2AZ-FE and 2AZ-FXE engines. This Tech Tip contains the accepted installation method required for Toyota vehicles.
• 10096762Sep 30, 2015Engine. Tt: there has been some concern with 3 piece ring installations for 2az-fe and 2az-fxe engines. This tech tip contains the accepted installation method required for toyota vehicles.
• 10134223Sep 15, 2015Engine, Electrical system. TT: The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
• 10134221Sep 14, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. TT: Based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while undergoing the ZE7 2AZ Oil Consumption repair procedure. Replacement pistons for ZE7 should be ordered based on the pistons removed from the existing cylinder block and no longer by the measurement. This Tech Tip includes information regarding production allocation and instructions for identifying piston type on…
• 10134220Sep 14, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer's iPhone is operating on iOS9 firmware. The customer's iPhone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. The customer may complain of the following issues: When receiving two incoming calls simultaneously, both calls are ended automatically. iTunes Radio app does not play via Bluetooth audio. Podcast and Audiobook…
• 10134219Sep 14, 2015Equipment, Engine. TT: There has been some concern with 3 Piece Ring installations for 2AZ-FE and 2AZ-FXE engines. This Tech Tip contains the accepted installation method required for Toyota vehicles.
• 10096554Sep 14, 2015Engine. Tt: based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while undergoing the ze7 2az oil consumption repair procedure. Replacement pistons for ze7 should be ordered based on the pistons removed from the existing cylinder block and no longer by the measurement. This tech tip includes information regarding production allocation and instructions for identifying piston type on…
• 10096550Sep 14, 2015Equipment. Tt: customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: the customer's iphone is operating on ios9 firmware. The customer's iphone is connected to the vehicle via bluetooth. The customer may complain of the following issues: when receiving two incoming calls simultaneously, both calls are ended automatically. Itunes radio app does not play via bluetooth audio. Podcast and audiobook…
• 10096547Sep 14, 2015Engine. Tt: there has been some concern with 3 piece ring installations for 2az-fe and 2az-fxe engines. This tech tip contains the accepted installation method required for toyota vehicles.
• 10134256Sep 10, 2015Engine cooling. WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption.
• 10096779Sep 10, 2015Engine. Wpb: toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of warranty enhancement program ze7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption.
• 10134457Aug 31, 2015Electrical system. TechTip: Condition: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer?s iPhone is operating on iOS9 firmware The customer?s iPhone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. If the vehicle is equipped with a Fujitsu-Ten brand head unit, the customer may complain of one or more of the following: When playing media via Bluetooth audio and pressing the ?Pause? button on…
• 10132532Aug 31, 2015Electrical system. TechTip: Condition: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer?s iPhone is operating on iOS9 firmware The customer?s iPhone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. If the vehicle is equipped with a Fujitsu-Ten brand head unit, the customer may complain of one or more of the following: When playing media via Bluetooth audio and pressing the ?Pause? button on…
• 10134455Aug 28, 2015Engine cooling. TechTip: Condition - There has been some concern with 3 Piece Piston Ring installations for 2AZ-FE and 2AZ-FXE engines. This TechTip contains the accepted installation method required for Toyota vehicles.
• 10132530Aug 28, 2015Engine cooling. TechTip: Condition - There has been some concern with 3 Piece Piston Ring installations for 2AZ-FE and 2AZ-FXE engines. This TechTip contains the accepted installation method required for Toyota vehicles.
• 10134454Aug 24, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
• 10132529Aug 24, 2015Electrical system, Engine. TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
• 10134468Aug 12, 2015Engine cooling. Warranty Enhancement: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007-2009 Camry, Certain 2007-2011 Camry Hybrid, Certain 2007-2008 Camry Solara, Certain 2009-2011 Corolla, Certain 2009-2013 Corolla Matrix, Certain…
• 10132543Aug 12, 2015Engine. Warranty Enhancement: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007-2009 Camry, Certain 2007-2011 Camry Hybrid, Certain 2007-2008 Camry Solara, Certain 2009-2011 Corolla, Certain 2009-2013 Corolla Matrix, Certain…
• 10111416Jul 23, 2015Equipment. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system. NOTE: There are new security provisions required to obtain a Reset Pass-Code. It is critical that the instructions for this new…
• 10111126Jul 23, 2015Equipment. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system. NOTE: There are new security provisions required to obtain a Reset Pass-Code. It is critical that the instructions for this new…
• 10134235Jul 10, 2015Engine cooling. EC: Currently the Reair Kit for RAV4 Vehicles PN: 04004-11828 is missing exhaust gasket 90917-06078 at this time to supplement this kit contents. The warranty system has been modified to accept this additional required part.
• 10132570Jul 10, 2015Engine cooling. EC: Currently the Reair Kit for RAV4 Vehicles PN: 04004-11828 is missing exhaust gasket 90917-06078 at this time to supplement this kit contents. The warranty system has been modified to accept this additional required part.
• 10111318Jun 24, 2015Engine cooling. DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007 - 2009 Camry, Certain 2007 - 2011 Camry Hybrid, Certain 2007 - 2008 Camry Solara, Certain 2009 - 2011 Corolla, Certain 2009 - 2013 Corolla Matrix, Certain 2006 - 2008 RAV4…
• 10111168Jun 24, 2015Engine cooling. DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007 - 2009 Camry, Certain 2007 - 2011 Camry Hybrid, Certain 2007 - 2008 Camry Solara, Certain 2009 - 2011 Corolla, Certain 2009 - 2013 Corolla Matrix, Certain 2006 - 2008 RAV4…
• 10111314Jun 15, 2015Engine cooling. WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption.
• 10111164Jun 15, 2015Engine cooling. WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption.
• 10111569May 26, 2015Engine cooling. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-May 26, 2015: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0030-15.
• 10111568May 26, 2015Engine cooling. TSB: NOTE-Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0158-14, "2AZ Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Procedure," MUST be performed first BEFORE continuing with the procedure in this bulletin. Some 2006 - 2013 model year vehicles equipped with the 2AZ engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. Use the following Repair Procedure to address this condition.
• 10111186May 26, 2015Engine cooling. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-May 26, 2015: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0030-15.
• 10111185May 26, 2015Engine cooling. TSB: NOTE-Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0158-14, "2AZ Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Procedure," MUST be performed first BEFORE continuing with the procedure in this bulletin. Some 2006 - 2013 model year vehicles equipped with the 2AZ engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. Use the following Repair Procedure to address this condition.
• 10134498May 14, 2015Equipment. DD: Toyota has updated the Customer Handling Reference Guide to include the expansion vehicles; please refer to TIS for the most current version. All previous versions of this document should be discarded. Please review this guide along with the previously provided FAQ to respond to customer inquiries. Laminated hard copies of the updated guide will be sent to your dealership service manager in the near future.
• 10132600May 14, 2015Equipment. DD: Toyota has updated the Customer Handling Reference Guide to include the expansion vehicles; please refer to TIS for the most current version. All previous versions of this document should be discarded. Please review this guide along with the previously provided FAQ to respond to customer inquiries. Laminated hard copies of the updated guide will be sent to your dealership service manager in the near future.
• 10111562May 13, 2015Equipment. TSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
• 10111179May 13, 2015Equipment. TSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

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